$495,000
145 W••••• School House Ln (Sign up for 50 free credits to unlock)Philadelphia, PA 19144
Property Description
This gracious, Penn-Knox Victorian offers beautiful period architecture, distinctive character, and a versatile multi-unit layout, with each apartment offering its own unique charm. Currently, 3 of the 4 units are occupied by long-term tenants on month-to-month leases. The first-floor rear unit in two stories and has a private exterior entrance and features a spacious living room with a beamed ceiling and parquet flooring, a kitchen with an exposed brick wall, and a convenient first-floor powder room. Upstairs, the bedroom with bay window is accompanied by an adjoining study, creating a flexible and comfortable living space. Also on the first floor, with a street-facing porch entrance, is a separate one-bedroom apartment. This charming unit features a large living room with a beautiful bay window, parquet flooring, and access to the basement. The apartment can easily be rejoined with the rear unit, creating an especially appealing owner-occupant configuration. Currently, this unit is unoccupied. The second-floor unit offers one bedroom, a generously sized living room, and an eat-in kitchen. On the third floor, you'll find a large primary bedroom, a second bedroom, and a spacious eat-in kitchen. Located on a sought-after block in Germantown, you are just steps to the shops and restaurants in Maplewood Mall (Lily of the Valley Cupcakery & Cafe'), Market Square, and Chelten Avenue (Al-Sham Restaurant and Das Good Cafe), Ultimo Coffee, and Weaver's Way Co-Op This property is also within easy walking distance of local schools like The Philadelphia School for the Deaf, Greene Street Friends and Germantown Friends School, as well as public transportation, while offering the architectural character and flexibility that make historic Philadelphia properties so special. Whether you're looking for an income-producing property, a multi-generational living arrangement, or a home with the potential to create a spacious owner's unit, this Victorian offers an exciting array of possibilities.
Property Facts & Features
- Property Type
- Multi Family
- Status
- Active
- Listed
- Sep 21, 2026
- Price per Sq Ft
- $143/sqft
- ZIP Code
- 19144
- Parking
- Public, Unassigned, On Street
- Heating
- Hot Water
- Construction
- Wood Siding, Brick, Stone
- Style
- Converted Dwelling, Victorian
- Property Tax (2026)
- $5,655/yr
- Assessed Value
- $404,000
- Last Sold
- $85,000 · Nov 13, 1989
- Neighborhood
- Germantown - Penn Knox
- County
- Philadelphia
- School District
- The School District of Philadelphia
Estimated Value
Automated estimate. Not an appraisal.
Features & Amenities
Land Info
- Lot Size Acres: 0.1199954
- Lot Size Square Feet: 5227
Multi-Unit Info
- Number of Units: 4
- Number of 1 Bedroom Units: 3
- Number of 2 Bedroom Units: 1
- Number of 3 Bedroom Units: 0
Interior Features
- Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Combination Dining/Living
- Combination Kitchen/Dining
- Exposed Beams
- Floor Plan - Traditional
- Kitchen - Eat-In
- Kitchen - Galley
- Kitchen - Efficiency
- Stain/Lead Glass
- Wood Floors
Garage and Parking
- Parking Features: Public, Unassigned, On Street
School Information
- School District: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Heating and Cooling
- Heating Features: Hot Water
- Heating: Yes
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 5655
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Disclaimer: Standard
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Source Neighborhood: GERMANTOWN
- Postal Code Plus 4: 3348
- Subdivision: GERMANTOWN
- Township: PHILADELPHIA
- Property Subtype: Quadruplex
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 3471
- Year Built: 1850
- Above Grade Finished Area: 3471
- Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1157
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Brick, Stone
- Property Age: 176
- Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
- Total Area Sqft: 4628
- Total Below Grade Area: 1157
- Architectural Style: Converted Dwelling, Victorian
Location
Lat 40.03178 · Lng -75.17585